LOL

A while back, my aunt and I were in Hobby Lobby when we stumbled across this little gem of a painting. We were quite tempted to purchase this as a gift for my mom. Now, you might wonder why on earth I would give my mom a picture like this? Well, there's a funny story to it:

For the longest time, my mom thought that "lol" meant, "lots of love"... not, "laugh out loud."

We didn't tell her for ages because it was simply too hilarious! Every single time we received a text from her that was either very serious, or very grouchy, she ended it in "lol" and it just  cracked us all up! 

One of my favorite lol moments with my mom included receiving a random text from her one day about a distant relative that had passed away. She sent text messages to multiple people about it and ended each text in "lol." So of course, I'm sure some were wondering why on earth she was laughing at someones passing on, and why she didn't call instead (Since she's learned the art of "texting", we can't make her stop haha!) Now, death is not a laughing matter, nor is it funny....but in that situation....mom's text definitely made things a little laughable!

BUT, at that point I decided one of us HAD to tell her that "lol" really meant "laughing out loud" instead of "lots of love".  That was a hilarious conversation in and of itself. I'm not sure what was more funny: me telling her what it really meant, or her arguing with me that it meant "lots of love", and then calling someone else to confirm it...

   LOL

10 Things Thursday

1. I currently have pneumonia. That means I have zero energy....ZERO! My doctors are a bit like dictators (since I have so many issues with my heart/lungs) so I've been "banned" most of the things I enjoy going out and enjoying recently. (This includes training and therapy visits for the last few weeks.) Hopefully I'll be 100% soon and can get back to normal. I'm going stir-crazy!

2. I really need to go to the grocery store...really badly. I should do that today!

3. I also really need a nap. Maybe I'll go to the grocery store after my nap lol...

4. I can't believe how much my little Rosie puppy is growing! She's growing like a little weed! :)

5. I need to play "picture catch-up" and post pictures from my recent birthday and my Momma's recent birthday. Maybe that will be my next post!

6. I discovered another sushi roll I actually liked last night while I was at dinner. (So far, I've found three that I'll eat without running for the hills. I think the key for me is that they HAVE to be cooked! None of that raw business!)

7. Today I will magically fix my shower drain....again....hopefully! It's getting to be a bit ridiculous how often I have to unclog it and fix it. (I regularly use a zip-it, drain cleaner, and even have a little hair catcher thingy. It still clogs, much to my frustration! I've even tried boiling water!)

8. I've really been loving the "Jennifer Aniston" perfume lately. It smells amazing!

9. I need to get the oil changed in my car. This is more of a mental note to myself, but if I see it on here...maybe I'll remember to have that done soon! Ladies: Don't forget to have the oil changed on your car and your tire pressure checked! :)

10. Yesterday I FINALLY received my huge Candles by Victoria order in the mail. I about tackled the poor UPS guy to get to the box lol. I placed my order on August 1st during her last big sale of the year, so I was thrilled to see it had finally come in! I'll post a link to my video below of the haulage and all the goodies that I picked up! She won't be having another sale of that caliber until next year, but you can always use coupon codes with your order if you're interested in placing an order with their company! "CBV10" will give you 10% off! :)

Candles by Victoria Haul!

All about Candles! (Reviews, Hauls, and Re-purposing those used candle jars!)

Do you love candles? I sure do! They're one of my absolute favorite little guilty pleasures in life! They help you relax, they smell divine, add ambiance to your environment, and they really just make your home a more cozy, inviting place! Today, I thought it would be fun to share a few of my recent candle video reviews with all of you! I will have be making some more video/ blog reviews soon, as I am expecting a new order to arrive sometime in the next week from the huge Candles by Victoria sale she recently had. I also need to play catch up and review some of my past orders, so be on the look out for several new candle-themed videos in the near future! (There are more brands than the ones mentioned in the video below covered in my future reviews! I burn everything from Walmart's "Mainstay" candles to "Lafco" candles, and in between. 

I really think that candle making is such an amazing art form. It's so spectacular when companies are able to achieve perfection in candle form with the way their candles burn, throw scent, and preform. It's definitely safe to say that I'm a candle addict! Out of all the potential addictions a person could have though, I'd say this is a pretty delicious one! ;)

Lets start this off with what I hope will be a helpful tutorial: How to clean/remove wax from your empty jar candles. I loved making this video because I really enjoy getting to re-purpose the things I use on a regular basis. Why be wasteful and throw these gorgeous jars away, when you can clean them up and give them a new life! They make amazing storage containers, excellent containers for presents, you name it! :)

Below is my recent Slatkin & Co / Bath & Body Works Haul Video and Review! In this video, I explain a bit about the  three "Test Scent Stores" in the US, and the 2/$20 sales. I also tell you how you can order seasonal scents from these special stores weeks/months before they are ever available in the regular stores! Enjoy!! (I'll also let you know which Fall fragrances are my absolute favorite!)

Another Bath & Body Works mini-haul and review! In this video I cover some of the mini-candles and the soap sale! Pay attention to the very end of the video! It explains why you should NEVER throw away those B&BW receipts! (At the end of every receipt is a survey that you can do: You will receive a $10 off coupon towards your next purchase. It NEVER expires!). I really like the customer service that Bath and Body works provides; they are always so terrific about addressing any concern or question you might have, and are so polite! Their shipping is also very prompt, regardless of if you order from a Test Store, or online.

Below are two reviews on one of my FAVORITE companies: Candles by Victoria! I absolutely adore this company. They are US based, and have such great customer service; they are so friendly, and just a joy to order from. Did I mention that they have over 750 fragrances to chose from, you can pick your own wax colors, add glitter or use any container your heart desires, and oh my goodness...the list goes on and on! They hand pour all of their candles and scent shots fresh with each order, so you never have to worry about the freshness or fragrance throw! There are so many options that they even have a terrific message board set up where people can talk about their favorite products and give reviews! Their candles and scent shots (tarts) smell amazing, and are very affordable! (I link information about coupon codes,etc in the videos, so watch closely!) I REALLY need to catch up on my Candles by Victoria reviews and show some of the candles/scent shots that I own. There are quite a bit lol! This company is absolutely fantastic! I can't recommend them enough! Go check them out: www.candlesbyvictoria.com:

Candles by Victoria Review: Amber Romance Jar Candle

Candles by Victoria: Scent Shot (tart) review: Cinnamon Gingerbread Latte 

(It's AMAZING!)

This review is on a company that I recently discovered called, Shayz Scentz. I am so impressed with this company so far! This was my very first order, and it will definitely not be my last! I recently ordered from Shay when their website had a sale going on (check their website often: they run sales frequently!). Just like CBV, Shayz Scents is also based in Texas. (I love supporting US based small companies!). Out of every single company that I've ordered with, I have to say that hands down they have the BEST customer service! Very prompt, friendly responses to any question you have, insanely fast shipping, and best of all: Very great products! Shayz Scents has a really nice "pink" line of fragrances that I am especially pleased with. I've used a few of her tarts since I placed this order, and I am very pleased with the fragrance throw and the performance! I highly recommend this company! (Just like CBV, Shayz Scents hand pours all of their candles/tarts, so you are getting very fresh products when you order!). Go check out her website!: www.shayzscents.com

Lydia's Tip: Keep those flames and melted tarts away from your furbabies and little ones! Be sure to read the link below with tons of information on EVERYTHING you've ever wanted to know about candles! This link offers TONS of helpful hints on caring for your candles and getting the most out of your money! (Yes, you need to take care of your candles, and yes there is a proper way to burn them, trim wicks, etc!)

 http://www.candlesbyvictoria.com/cbv/faq.html

Nail of the Day!

It's time for another "Nail of the Day" look. Hope you lovelies enjoy this one! :)

Quick video of today's nail look:

PICTURES:

(Click pictures to enlarge)

Essie's "Nothing Else Metals"

 China Glaze's "Full Spectrum"

 -OPI Natural Nail Base Coat

-China Glaze "Full Spectrum"

-Essie "Nothing Else Metals"

-Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat

-Sephora's Nail Polish Corrector

-Lush's "Lemony Flutter"

 Essie: Nothing Else Metals

 China Glaze: Full Spectrum

 Another view: China Glaze (left); Essie (right)

 Today's Nail Look:

-Thoughts: I was very pleased with the performance of this Essie nail polish. It didn't bubble, streak, or show any difficulty in application. I was also very happy with the China Glaze glitter polish. I would say that this is by far one of THE best glitter polishes that I've tried. It has lots of very pretty, multi-faceted colors in it that would look flattering over many different color choices.(It is not an opaque polish). It was a cinch to apply, and unlike many other glitters I've tried in the past, this one didn't take multiple coats to achieve a uniform look on each nail! This was one of the first China Glaze polishes that I've ever tried; I definitely want to try more! 

Yuck!

Click the picture to enlarge.

Your Journey...

Nail of the Day! Video & Blog Info! :)

Hope you lovelies are all having a great day! Click the video to watch how I achieved the nail look in the post below! I'll tell you what products I used, and how to properly use them! :) 

VIDEO

PICTURES & Details

Products Used For This Look:

-Target brand "up and up" acetone nail polish remover (Target)

-Nail brush (You can get them at any drugstore, Target, Walmart, or Ulta)

-Just a minute 60 Second Manicure Scrub by True Blue Spa (Bath and Body Works)

-Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover (Maximum Strength) (Target, Walgreens)

-OPI Natural Base Coat (Ulta, Target, www.opi.com)

-Essie: "Off the Shoulder" (Target, Ulta, Walgreens,  www.essie.com)

-Wet n' Wild "Flossy Flossy" (Fergie Line)...on accent nail (Walgreens)

-Sephora Nail Polish Corrector (Sephora)

-Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat; 960 (Target, Ulta, Walgreens)

-Sephora's Stimulating Lavender Cuticle Oil

-True Blue Spa Glycolic Acid Cracked Heel Treatment "Heel of Approval" (B&BW)

-LaCross nail clippers 

-nail file (Sally's Beauty Supply, Target...you can find them anywhere!)

-Tropical Shine mini 4-way Buffer (Sally's Beauty Supply)

-Toe Separators (Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Ulta) 

-Lush's "Lemony Flutter" Cuticle Butter (Lush, www.lush.com)

Today's nail look! 

(Not the best manicure I've ever given myself, oh well!)

Holding Wet n' Wild's Fergie polish in "Flossy Flossy" (Used on accent nail)

Another view! 

*Trio of Awesomeness!)*

-True Blue Spa: Just a Minute: 60 Second Manicure Scrub

-True Blue Spa: Glycolic Acid Cracked Heel Treatment "Heel of Approval"

-Lush's Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter

Essie's "Off The Shoulder" 

Wet n' Wild (Fergie line) "Flossy Flossy"

O.P.I. Natural Nail Base Coat

Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat

(I REALLY like this quick dry top coat; it doesn't make polish peel like a lot of other ones do.)

Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat : 960

Sally Hansen's Instant Cuticle Remover 

(Maximum Strength)

-Target's "up and up" acetone nail polish remover

-Sephora Nail Polish Corrector

-Sephora Stimulating Lavender Cuticle Oil

Nail Goodies!

Lydia's Tip: Don't forget to keep your nail tools clean by sanitizing them after each use! Be sure to swipe all nail tools with an alcohol pad after each use to nix bacteria in its tracks! 

Brandi Carlile & Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra....AMAZING CONCERT!!!

Those of you who know me well, know all about my extensive love for music! On that note, Brandi Carlile is one of my absolute favorite singer/songwriters! The music she creates is astoundingly beautiful. You can really feel the soul and passion that goes into her music when you hear her voice. This is one of the reasons I adore her so much! She is so, so talented! Not only does she have vocal chops that put many musicians to shame: she can play a mean guitar, hit out some awesome rhythms on percussion, tickle the ivory, and write the most incredible songs! That right there is my definition of a talented artist! Did I mention that during her show, she played everything from rock pieces to acoustic sets...she even did an outstanding A cappella number! Brandi also did a pretty awesome version of Bohemian Rhapsody that would have made QUEEN proud! I especially loved that she threw in a nice Johnny Cash tribute as well. My favorite part of the night was when Brandi and her band completely unplugged everything and came up to the front of the stage to sing an A cappella number. Not many musicians this day and age are willing to do that, and able are able to rock it out! She was awesome. (The acoustics in GPAC were just perfect for that sort of moment too...unforgettable!) 

The very first time I saw her was over 5 years ago when she was preforming at little Memphis bar called, Newby's back in 2007. I have been faithfully following her music ever since! It's been such an amazing experience watching a musician that I like so much really grow as an artist and expand her fan base. I had the opportunity to see her again on Sunday night, and took my sister Kimmy along with me! It was incredible to see Brandi go from playing a little bar like Newby's 5 years ago, to a completely sold out  house at the Germantown Preforming Arts Center. Kimmy and I were in the second row from the very back in the balconies. There was not a spare seat in the entire auditorium. I think it's safe to say that Brandi is definitely going to need a bigger venue the next time she comes back to Memphis! What can I say, Memphians know a great musician when they hear one! 

Below, I've posted a few pictures from Sunday night's concert! We had a lot of fun! (despite me having bronchitis and zero voice!) We started out with dinner at Exline's where we had the world's slowest waiter! We left with 5 minutes to spare, thankfully though we only had about a two minute drive to GPAC. When we finally arrived there, we magically lucked out and found the perfect parking spot waiting on us! We rushed to Will Call to grab our tickets, and then rushed up to balcony to find our seats. Andy Hull  of Manchester Orchestra opened up for Brandi Carlie; he did a fantastic job! Then, Brandi Carlile & her band played...and did they ever play! They were incredible. This was honestly one of  the best concerts that I've been to in ages! 

Waiting for the concert to start! So exciting!!!

 Pre-concert fun: I got Kimmy to smile! Yay! :)

Pre-concert fun: Kimmy's photography skills on me...

 Sister time! Getting ready to go to dinner and the concert!

 Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra: He. Is. Incredible!
He has a new cd coming out in October: GO BUY IT! :D

 One of my absolute favorite singer/songwriters ever! It was such an amazing experience getting to see her again, 5 years later at a sold out concert! 

Brandi is an incredible pianist! This was the beginning of her cover for Bohemian Rhapsody (I have to say, they did an AWESOME job!)

They put on such an incredible show! So high energy and fun!

Rockin out!

This is a REAL musician: 

Vocals, songwriting, piano, guitar, percussion, A cappella set, rock, acoustic set, Johnny Cash & Bohemian Rhapsody covers...Brandi Carlile...aka...Wonder Woman!

Delta Rae - Bottom of the River [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Incredible, talented, powerful...roll all of these things into one and you've got, "Delta Rae". This song is an amazing! 

Pit Bulls Defy Stereotypes By Saving Lives (Thank you Action News 5 for a POSITIVE story!)

I dedicate today's blog post to my beloved Pit Bull x, Macy. My precious girl passed away in my arms back in April. When I adopted her, I knew our time would be short; she was in end-stage heart failure.  That did not stop sweet Macy from completely stealing my heart, and the love of all of those around her! I had an incredible year and a half with Macy before her heart gave out. During that time, Macy displayed more than a lifetime's worth of love and affection towards myself and everyone that she met. She was an AMAZING advocate for Pit Bull x's everywhere! I am happy to say that during her short life, Macy changed quite a few people to understand that Pit Bulls are incredible, intelligent, loving dogs. Not only was she a gentle, calm girl, she was also extremely intelligent and earned top honors from every single Obedience class she trained in. I couldn't have been blessed with a more wonderful girl! 

Well done, sweet Macy; you are dearly missed!

This picture was taken on Macy's very first "Gotcha Day" 

(I didn't know her birthday, so I celebrated the day I brought her home...8-28-10.)

It's about time we see a news station run a POSITIVE story on these amazing dogs! Thank you Action News 5! Hopefully we will continue to hear positive stories like the one below, rather than constant negativity and misinformation. My Macy w

as an incredible, gentle advocate for her breed when she alive; Pit Bulls are incredible! Stories like the one below are why it's so important for responsible pet owners to work hard to train/socialize their dogs, and prove the negative stereotypes wrong! Owners please: be a good advocate for your breed(s), so that we continue to see more positive stories like this one below! 

(Click the link below to watch the video/read the article)

Pit Bulls defy stereotypes by saving lives!

Sale Alert: Eyes Lips Face (ELF)

Today only (8/8/12) from 8am until 4pm ALL items on the ELF website (eyes.lips.face.) will be 50% off with the coupon code: BD50. (You can actually place your order early now, and still get your discount! That's what I just did.). This 50% off sale is an AMAZING deal, on some prices that are already pretty awesome!

In order to qualify, you need to have a minimum order of $20 in order to get the discounted price. Also, you can only use the one coupon code (BD50) on your order. So shipping isn't free since you aren't able to use free shipping coupon codes in combination with the 50% off promotion, but it's still very affordable!

I was excited to pick up a few items that I haven't seen at my local Target, and have been wanting to try! If you're not sure where to start on ELF products, there are a lot of great YouTube reviews out there. I personally love some of the brushes from their Studio Line, among other things! My only complaint from this sale is that a lot of the items I was interested in ordering are already "out of stock". So, if you see something you'd like to get, act fast before it sells out. Also, e.l.f. typically has slower shipping when they put on large sales like this one, so plan for your order to take a while to ship out/arrive, unless you chose a faster shipping method!

Personally, I really love e.l.f. You can't beat their affordability, and their variety! I enjoy trying out both high and lower end priced beauty products. I've found some e.l.f.  items to be comparable to the more pricey ones on the market, but with a much better price tag! (I've never had a negative reaction/break up from e.l.f. items either, and I do have sensitive skin.) My point, is that a higher price tag does not necessarily equal a better product, and a lower-priced product does not always equal poor quality. The thing about e.l.f. is that it's so affordable, you're really able to venture out and try new products without spending a lot of money, especially during their 50% off sale! I've found overall that I'm 50/50 with their products: I either really love a product or really hate it. So, I'd suggest you watch YouTube reviews/look up swatches online if you're on the fence about something, so that you can make a more informed decision. :)

Here's the link to the e.l.f. website:

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/

Livin' on a Prayer!

Wordless Sunday

Little Rosie

(6 months old)

Hey Bully: This post is for you!

I am being stalked.

I am being bullied. I am being harassed. I am being followed. The sick individual guilty of doing these things to me has continued to do so relentlessly since I left him in 2008. Granted, the abuse started long before that. He derives immense pleasure out of attempting to belittle and bully me. He is on an egotistical power trip, and enjoys nothing more than bullying others into silence. In his sick, deranged mind, he finds his behavior humorous. There is nothing funny about it! I've tried on numerous occasions to understand why he behaves in such a manner. I've come to the conclusion, (as have my friends, family members, attorney, and law enforcement) that you just can not reason with or understand a mentally ill individual. There is never an excuse for such poor, hateful, dangerous behavior. 

I wake up to comments like the one I've posted below, on a regular basis. He's posted hate messages like this one on numerous websites, not just my blog posts. He's shown up in restaurants I've visited, businesses I've worked at, and enjoys following my car for sport. Even more shameful- he's had the audacity to show up and stalk me at volunteer events I've worked with my therapy dogs! He's even had his "buddies" join in on the fun of stalking and harassing myself and my family. 

Dear Bully: I advise you to tread VERY carefully...

Your shameful antics will not work on me. I am not your victim. I am no longer your punching bag that you can beat, talk down to, and abuse. You WILL be held accountable for your actions. 

I REFUSE TO BE BULLIED AND HARASSED INTO SILENCE!

(The picture  below is of a comment that I found when I was moderating my comment section the other day. Click the picture to enlarge it. This is what abuse and stalking looks like. I left this situation in 2008 in an attempt to save myself from the constant violence and abuse he subjected me to. I have had zero contact with him on my part; yet, here it is 2012 and he still has nothing better to do with his life than to stalk and harass me. 

Pathetic!

(text below)

"Why not take your holier-than-thou, liberal, dumb ass and shove it. The owner of Chick-Fil-A did not trash any homosexuals. He was asked a question about his views of marriage, and he answered it. Now, if you had done your homework instead of foaming at the mouth issuing Lydia-brand diarrhea, you would have understood the basis for today's overwhelming support of Chick-Fil-A. Moreover, you CLAIM to be a Christian, but I don't know what "bible" you're reading from. Mine says God despises homosexuality. Are YOU calling God a homophobe, you blashemous pig? And please explain how we who don't approve of homosexuality are scared of it. A -phobia is a FEAR of something, you stupid cow. I am NOT afraid of homosexuals; I pray for their souls. They choose to sin and disobey the God of the universe. If anyone has a -phobia, it is the queers. They fear having to be normal, fear that we don't accept their queerdom, and we have no desire to accept it, nor should we have to. The Bible on Food for Thought: Chick-fil-A 

- Dick Weed"

Dear "Dick Weed"  (we both know your real name, coward.) I have a better name than, "Dick Weed" for you: 

BULLY! 

You didn't expect to get called out on my blog when you stalked me today, did you? 

Well, enjoy your five minutes of SHAME! 

I dedicate the song below to you! 

Food for Thought: Chick-fil-A

I will preface this post by saying:

If I see one more blasted post about "Chick-fil-A" today, I will lose my Jesus on someone! 

I've held my tongue for several days now since this homophobic mess hit the fan. Today, I'm done being silent! It is so disgusting and disheartening to wake up to all of my social media pages being blasted with pictures and support for a company that has openly chastised an entire group of people. I'm confused: are we in Nazi Germany??? I am so sick of homophobic, Bible-thumpers that have nothing better to do  with their time, than to chastise an entire group of people simply because they think their way is better than someone else's. Hummm didn't we see the same type of tyrannical chastising occur during the Crusades? Didn't we see this same type of chastising occur when our country was riddled with the effects Slavery and racism? Didn't we also see the same thing happen during the Holocaust? (Which by the way, resulted in the slaughter of many of my family members). Why do we condemn and hate what we do not understand or know? Why do we chose ignorance and hatred, above love and kindness? Why do we shun away those who we should welcome with open arms into our churches and homes, when they desire to hear about God's love? Treating others in kindness and love does not mean that you have to personally embrace or participate in a certain lifestyle. It simply entails treating others like decent human beings, and displaying the same kindness and love you would want shown towards yourself.

I'd advise all of us to take a step back and think about things before we ignorantly jump on a bandwagon that spews the very hatred our God is saddened by. God created us ALL in HIS own image, and He loves us ALL. Not just the wealthy, heterosexual, Caucasians. (I'm using that as an example...feel free to insert any race, economic, and social background you like...it really doesn't matter.). I am sick and tired of religious fanatics hiding behind their Bibles and criticizing others, instead of actually trying to live out what the Bible tells us to do:  LOVE our neighbors! What ever happened to treating others the way you'd like to be treated? (For the record, I am a Christian, Caucasian, heterosexual, female.)

So today, before you jump on a bandwagon and support a franchise that claims to be doing God's bidding, I challenge you think about what you're really supporting. You're not supporting, "freedom of speech" as the company and many have claimed. Hiding behind a veil of false intentions benefits no one. Let's be honest: Chick-fil-A is openly chastising an entire group of their customers, simply because they chose to lay with their partners behind their private bedroom doors. What people do in their personal life is absolutely no business of fast food restaurant! I advise that we all not cast stones in a metaphoric house of glass. How many of us are guilty of using profanity or have lost our tempers? How many of us have ever spoken rudely to our parents, coveted an item our friends had, or told a fallacy? All of us. Sin is sin. And if, in your own personal beliefs you decide to classify homosexuality as a sin, then remember this: in God's eyes, all sins are equal and will be equally judged. Why then, should you pick one sin over another to blatantly rake over the coals? And if you're going to be that judgemental then here's a thought for all of you married, heterosexual individuals: If you're going to pry into someones personal life, judge, and chastise them based on what the Bible says, then answer the following questions silently to yourselves: How many of you have had intercourse when the wife was menstruating? How many of you have masturbated? How many of you have had anal sex? How many of you have enjoyed "50 Shades of Grey-esque" types of kinky play?  How many of you have dressed immodestly (lingera perhaps)? How many of you have lusted after someone that is not your spouse (Good looking actor (Hello, "Magic Mike"), the gardener, someone at your office). Do these questions make you uncomfortable? Good! My point is that what you do behind closed doors is YOUR business, not a fast food chains. If you're going to judge an entire group of people for what they do in their private, personal lives, please make sure that you are a perfect, sinless individual!  All of those items I mentioned would be viewed as sins in the Bible.

 I think it's best we all keep our private lives just that...private. Do we really want businesses, government, and others telling us what  kind of activities we can and can't engage in, in the privacy of our own homes? Should the things we engage in behind our bedroom doors be broadcasted for an entire group of people to judge? No. Think of China and their "one child rule". Do you want a tyrannical government controlling your sexuality and reproductive rights? Do you want businesses  that selectively judge people, influencing your congressmen, your senators, your government? Food for thought...

WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE? 

In my book, the only one who has a right to judge anyone is Christ. So for all of those who think people like my family members, friends, and loved ones do not deserve the same love, rights, and liberties that I enjoy:
 SHAME ON YOU! 
All people should have the right to marry the love of their live, make an end of life decision on behalf of their partner, share health care benefits, or eat at a fast food restaurant without being condemned for what they partake in, in the privacy of their homes...

I refuse to support religious fanaticism and the chastising of the very people my God compels me to love and show kindness towards. I refuse to spew hatred upon others for the things they do in the privacy of their home. I refuse to support a business that names itself a martyr in the name of homophobic hatred. The God I serve loves all people! I chose to embrace HIS perfect love today,  instead of blasphemy, arrogance, elitism, and hatred.

Dear Chick-fil-A:

You can keep the fried chicken! Today, I'll be having beef!